the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko 222 Mason Street (at Ellis) San Francisco, California 94102 www.therrazzroom.com
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General Inquiries: 415.394.1189 (the RRazz room) kris@therrazzroom.com
Media: Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist 510.967.1109 jfmpresents@gmail.com
Just Added: PAULA WEST & THE GEORGE MESTERHAZY QUARTET Annual RRazz room San Francisco Engagement ~ Eight Weeks in 2011! Tue, Jan 18 - Sun, Mar 13 $35-65 KAREL STANDS UP V3.1 Uncensored, Unfiltered, Unhinged. Tue, Feb 1, 8pm $25 THE BARRY SOBEL & MARGA GOMEZ SHOW Comedy, Music and Friends Fridays, Feb 11 & 18, 10:15pm Saturdays, Feb 12, 19, 10:15pm $20 SONY HOLLAND Sansoucci Sun, Feb 27, 3pm $25 AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER Prepare To Be Thunderstruck! Tue-Thu, Apr 12-14, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Apr 15-16, 9:30pm; Sun, Apr 17, 7pm $35 ($55 Ltd VIP) LYNDA CARTER Wicked Cool Wed-Sat, Apr 20-23, 8pm $45-55 CARLY OZARD Somebody To Love; My Musical Tribute To Freddie Mercury Fri-Sat, Oct 22-23, 10:30pm $20 ($30 Ltd VIP)
THIS WEEK:
DONNA SACHET's 18th Annual "Songs Of The Season" Donna Sachet brings all of her timely wit, unpredictable humor, and sensitive singing showmanship to this holiday benefit for the AIDS Emergency Fund, joined by Sharon McNight, Abigail Zsiga, Vicki Shepard, Kelly Houston, SDK trio, Val Diamond (Mon only), and Paula West (Tues & Wed). Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities available at www.songsoftheseason.net Mon, Nov 29, 8pm $75 Tue-Wed, Nov 30-Dec 1, 8pm $50 #lgbt #drag #cabaret http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DonnaS10.html
MINDI HADAN Nice Girls Do... Ms. Hadan, a rising star on the San Francisco music scene, has been playing to Standing Room Only audiences with her unique blend of R & B influenced jazz standards. Her new show, "Nice Girls Do...." is a modern take on the music of the sexy and spirited girl singers from the pastel past like Julie London, Petula Clark, and Connie Francis. Thu, Dec 2, 8pm $20 #rnb #jazz #greatamericansongbook #cabaret http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/mindi_h.html
EDDIE MONEY An Acoustic Christmas This straight-up rock & roll icon has been making music and delivering it to his fans since the mid 70s, and wouldn't have it any other way. With hits like "Two Tickets To Paradise," "Baby Hold On," "Walk On Water," "Think I'm In Love" and "Shakin," Eddie continues to be one of the hardest working men in rock & roll. His rock & roll tunes dominated both the radio and MTV airwaves which helped him to sell over 11 million records. Fri-Sat, Dec 3-4, 7 & 9:30pm $45-50 #rocknroll #rocklegend #rockicon http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/eddie_m.html
ABIGAIL ZSIGA Did You Love Well Today? Abigail is known on dance floors across the world for hits like "You Set Me Free" and "Let The Joy Rise." But it is her powerful voice that is rich with texture and emotion that has been enthralling audiences for years. Abigail returns to the RRazz room for an afternoon of holiday classics and material from her forthcoming albums Be Still My Soul and Hush. Not to be forgotten, Abigail will share intimate, stripped down versions of all our favorites from Home... Again and a few classics. Sun, Dec 5, 3pm $25 #highnrg #singersongwriter #pop #folk #acoustic http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/AbigailZ10II.html
DAVID CAMPBELL US Tour In Support Of New CD "On Broadway" David Campbell returns to his roots with the new album On Broadway and SF debut. The Masterworks Broadway recording includes musical theater classics plus the world premiere recording of "Goodbye" from the Broadway-bound musical Catch Me If You Can, written by Hairspray's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Accompanied by a full orchestra conducted by Broadway maestro Rob Fisher, On Broadway combines songs from Campbell's starring roles in Australia alongside musical theater standards. Sun, Dec 5, 7pm $35 #australia #swing #pop #theatre #greatamericansongbook #cabaret http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/david_c.html
NEXT WEEK:
LINDA KOSUT By Any Other Name Mon, Dec 6, 8pm $25 BMI/BISTRO AWARD WINNING VOCALIST, LINDA KOSUT in "By Any other Name" pairing songs with the same name from different genres and decades. Linda will present songs w/the same title mixing up jazz, pop & folk in unpredictable ways. Songs like "All By Myself" written by Irving Berlin and Eric Carmen; or "Sweet Dreams" written by John Bucchino and by Annie Lennox. The band: John Simon, piano; Tom Shader, bass; John Mader, drums; Tony Malfatti, horns. #jazz #pop #folk #cabaret http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/LindaK10C.html
BARB JUNGR US Tour In Support Of New CD "The Men I Love" Tue-Wed, Dec 7-8, 8pm $25 ($30 Limited VIP) The British Edith Piaf and internationally acclaimed singer, song stylist and performer makes her SF debut with "The Men I Love: The New American Songbook," a joyous collection of some of the best songwriters of the last 40 yrs including Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan. Critics have called her "one of the best nightclub singers in the world," "casually virtuosic" and "sensational." "Barb Jungr has that Joni Mitchell hipness. Her interpretations are like vocal poetry." #uk #edithpiaf #newamericansongbook #pop #cabaret http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BarbJ10.html
LENNY WILLIAMS Former Lead Singer for Tower of Power Thu, Dec 9, 8pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) California native Lenny Williams possesses one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. With his rich, passionate vocal style, he is rightfully regarded as one of R & B's most influential soul men. Williams began his musical career making records that have subsequently become R & B and Pop classics, tunes like the mega-hit "Cause I love You" (recorded on his solo album), "You're Still A Young Man," "So Very Hard To Go" and "What Is Hip" (lead vocalist with Tower of Power 1972-1974). #towerofpower #classicsoul #rnb #pop http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/LennyW10.html
THE PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA feat. JUAN ESCOVEDO AND PETER MICHAEL ESCOVEDO Heat Up The Holidays Escovedo Style Fri-Sat, Dec 10-11, 8pm; Sun, Dec 12, 7pm $35-40 Heat up the holidays Escovedo style! The RRazz room is honored to have Bay Area-native return. Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete Escovedo believes that there is healing through music and has donated his time to numerous charity events to help children around the world by teaching the importance of music. #latinjazz #smoothjazz #salsa http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/PeteE10Dec.html
IN TWO WEEKS:
TERESE GENECCO Sings Elvis Presley '56 Mon, Dec 13, 8pm $25 "Frisky, retro fun!"- Time Out New York "The Love Child of Dean Martin and Judy Garland!" ~The San Francisco Examiner. "Terese Genecco sings Elvis Presley's debut ground-breaking album from start to finish in a ground-breaking live performance. I warn you; this is not your mother's Elvis. Every song is sung to a different beat than the original. Whether you are a devout Elvis fan, or a devout Terese Genecco fan, or both, this is a great show not to be missed!" - www.NitelifeExchange.com NYC #lgbt #cabaret #elvistribute #pop http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/TereseG10.html
FAITH WINTHROP At The Mercy Of Mercer Tue, Dec 14, 8pm $27.50 In celebration of Johnny Mercer's invaluable contribution to the world of music, Faith lovingly sings the lilting and irrepressible lyrics of this master tunesmith. And then, there is Mabel Mercer, a"singer's singer" and legend, for whom Cole Porter and Bart Howard wrote songs for her to introduce. Homage is paid to her, as she was one of Faith's own musical mentors. Rounding out an already marvelous mix, Faith introduces several of her own new songs, making for a full evening of song. #greatamericansongbook #jazz #cabaret http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/Faith10B.html
ConFunkShun FEATURING MICHAEL COOPER Holiday Funk And Ffun Wed-Thu, Dec 15-16, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Dec 17-18, 7 and 10pm; Sun, Dec 19, 7pm $35-37.50 Beginning in 1976, Con Funk Shun released eleven albums over a span of ten years. The group's 1977 LP, Secrets, was certified gold in the US, as were 1978's Loveshine, 1979's Candy, and 1980's Spirit of Love. They scored a string of top ten hits on the Billboard black singles chart, including 1977's "Ffun" (#1), 1978's "Shake and Dance with Me" (#5), and 1979's "Chase Me" (#4). Con Funk Shun continues to receive airplay on US soul radio stations. #classicsoul #rnb #funk http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/Confunkshun10.html
DECEMBER CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as JUDY GARLAND Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas & Live CD Recording Mon-Tue, Dec 20-21, 8pm $30 CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH RUSS LORENSON & FRIENDS: Carly Ozard, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy & Veronica Klaus Wed, Dec 22, 8pm $30 GOSPEL CHRISTMAS WITH KIM NALLEY & TAMMY HALL Thu, Dec 23 $35 BUD E. LUV Annual Bud E. Luv Christmas Show Sat, Dec 25, 8pm $30 KIM NALLEY Let The Good Times Roll Sun, Dec 26, 7pm; Wed-Thu, Dec 29-30, 8pm; Fri, Dec 31, 7:30 and 10:30pm $32.50-60 WALLIN & BARRETTA A Tribute To Italian Singers feat. The Kelly Park Quartet Mon, Dec 27, 8pm $25 LEANNE BORGHESI, JESSICA COKER and SOILA HUGHES B.O.O.B.S.! Defying Gravity Tues, Dec 28, 8pm $25
2011 KIM NALLEY Let The Good Times Roll Sat, Jan 1, 8pm; Sun, Jan 2, 7pm $35 MADS TOLLING TRIBUTE TO JEAN-LUC PONTY The Evolution Of Violin In Modern Music Wed, Jan 5, 2011, 8pm $25 THE THREE DEGREES "When Will I See You Again?" Thu-Sat, Jan 6-8, 8pm: Sun, Jan 9, 7pm $40-42.50 JUDY BUTTERFIELD Sun, Jan 9, 3pm; Mon, Jan 10, 8pm *$35 *Special 18 and under discounted tickets $17.50 MARTHA REEVES Queen Of Motown Tue-Sat, Jan 11-15, 8pm; Jan 16, 7pm $40-45 VERONICA KLAUS Lady Luck with The Tammy Hall Trio Tue, Jan 25, 8pm $25 THE QUEEN OF GREEN HEDDA LETTUCE Gives Great Hedda Fri-Sat, Jan 28-29, 10:30pm $25 ERICH BERGEN An Evening Of Music, Inappropriate Laughs and Awkward Pauses Mon, Feb 7, 8pm $20 ($40.00 Ltd VIP includes a signed CD, meet and greet and champagne toast) MARIA VOLONTE SF Tango Tue, Feb 8, 8pm $28.50 MARIA MULDAUR Blues & Jazz Valentine Concert Sun, Feb 13, 8pm $35 SHANA MORRISON Singer-Songwriter; Daughter of Van Morrison Sun, Feb 27, 7pm $20 ($25 door) JOEY ARIAS & SHERRY VINE Together Once More For Mature Audiences Only Fri-Sat, Mar 4-5, 10:30pm $27.50 the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: JOAN RIVERS Uncensored, Unscripted And Unpredictable Sat, Mar 12, 8pm $35-76 Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street San Francisco, CA 94114 Tickets: 415.392.4400 LINDA PURL & KEVIN SPIRTAS Rhapsody In Two Sun, Mar 13, 3pm; Mon, Mar 14, 8pm $35 ($40 Limited VIP) SHEPLEY METCALF Something Irresistible: Shepley Metcalf Sings Fran Landesman Tue, Mar 15, 8pm $20 AMANDA McBROOOM An Intimate Night Of Pop And Show Tunes Fri-Sun, Mar 18-20, 7:30pm $35 CECE PENISTON Mesmerizing, Sultry, Captivating, Soulful, Powerful, Diva, Icon... Fri-Sat, Mar 18-19, 2011, 9:15pm $35.00 ($45 Ltd VIP with private meet & greet) LOUISE PITRE La Vie En Rose Sun, Mar 20, 5pm; Mon, Mar 21, 8pm $30 ($35 Limited VIP) MATTHEW MARTIN All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead with The Tom Shaw Trio Tue-Wed, Mar 22-23, 2011, 8pm $30 JON SECADA A Special Intimate Evening With Thu-Sat, Mar 24-26, 8pm; Sun, Mar 27, 7pm $45 ($55 Limited VIP) ASHFORD & SIMPSON Exclusive Bay Area Appearance ~ The Real Thing Tue-Fri, Mar 29-Apr 1, 8pm; Sat, Apr 2, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Apr 3, 7pm $47.50-55 JASON GRAAE Magically Delicious Sun, Apr 3, 7pm; Mon, Apr 4, 8pm $30 EDNA WRIGHT & HONEY CONE AND MERRY CLAYTON Thu-Sun, Apr 7-10, 7:30pm $40-42.50 STEVE ROSS An Evening With Sun, Apr 10, 5pm; Mon, Apr 11, 8pm $30 ($40 Limited VIP) MARILU HENNER In Concert Fri-Sat, Apr 15-16, 7:30pm $40 JANE OLIVOR Feel The Emotion ... The Return Of Wed-Sat, Apr 27-30, 8pm; Sun, May 1, 7pm $50-55 OLETA ADAMS "Get Here" For An Evening Of Musical Brilliance Thu-Fri, Apr 28-29, 8pm; Sat, Apr 30, 7 & 9:30pm $49.50 THE MILLS BROTHERS feat. JOHN MILLS II and ELMER HOPPER of the PLATTERS America's Greatest Singing Group ~ The Legacy Continues Sat, Apr 30, 2011, 3pm; Sun, May 1, 2011, 5pm $40 WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO Tuesdays-Saturdays, May 10-28, 7:30pm; Sundays: May 15, 22, 29, 5pm $35-45 DEL SHORES' A SORDID AFFAIR Fri-Sat, May 13-14. 9:30pm ; Sun, May 15, 7:30pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) SHARON MCNIGHT The First 30 Years ... From Moose Hall To Carnegie Hall Mon-Tue, Jun 6-7, 2011, 8pm $30 KIM NALLEY SINGS NINA SIMONE Tuesdays-Saturdays, Jun 14-Jul 16, 8pm; Sundays: Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17, 7pm $35-37.50 AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER Prepare To Be Thunderstruck! Wednesdays-Saturdays, Aug 31-Sep 17, 8pm; Sundays: Sep 4, 11, 18, 7pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) JACQUI NAYLOR & HER TRIO Back By Overwhelming Demand Wed-Sat, Oct 5-8, 8pm; Sun, Oct 9, 7pm $35 MARLENA SHAW California Soul For The Holidays Thu-Fri, Dec 1-2, 8pm; Sat, Dec 3, 7 & 9:15pm; Sun, Dec 4, 7pm $35-40 KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY Katya's All New Holiday Spectacular Tue-Wed, Dec 6-7, 8pm $30 LONI LOVE "America's Sister" and New Host of "The Gossip Queens" Thu-Fri, Dec 8-9, 8pm; Sat, Dec 10, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Dec 11, 7pm $25 FRANC D'AMBROSIO It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Tue-Sat, Dec 13-17, 8pm; Sun, Dec 18, 7pm $30-40 SHARON MCNIGHT Twisted Xmas; A Druid's View Of The Holidays Tue-Wed, Dec 20-21, 2011, 8pm $30
The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne, Sally Kellerman, Lil' Kim, Angela Bofill, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Stefanie Powers, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Keiko Matsui and Ruben Studdard. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com
Additional helpful information: the RRazz room Bar is open daily at 2pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $12 (up to five hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets.
Media Contact: Lisa Bautista of JFM Presents Social Media, Marketing and Publicity 510.967.1109 jfmpresents@gmail.com
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